Air and carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄) are two contaminants of interest in sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆). Both of these contaminants adversely affect the performance of SF₆ when used as an electrical insulating gas. Specification for maximum levels of these contaminants are given in Specification D2472.

Gas chromatography is used to separate these contaminants from a sample of SF₆ and to determine their concentration.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of air (Note 1) and carbon tetrafluoride as impurities in sulfur hexafluoride.

Note 1—Nitrogen, oxygen, or any of their mixtures is considered to be air. Commercial grade air or nitrogen is used for standardization.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D2472 Specification for Sulfur Hexafluoride

E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography

E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships

Keywords

air; carbon tetrafluoride; sulfur hexafluoride; Air analysis; Carbon tetrafluoride content; Electrical insulating gases--sulfur hexafluoride; Gas chromatography (GC)--insulating materials/applications; Impurities; Nitrogen content; Sulfur hexafluoride (electrical insulating gas);

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.060.50 (Salts)

Citing ASTM Standards

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